Secrets of
Monza

Self-Guided Secrets of Monza Exploration Game

Uncover Monza’s Royal Secrets! Wander through grand cathedrals, lively streets, and timeless bridges as you help Queen Theodelinda reclaim the sacred crucifix that once bound her faith and her kingdom, Monza’s past awaits your discovery!

About Secrets of Monza

The City Game Monza is a self-guided, GPS-based game that takes place in the historic center of Monza. Using their smartphones, players embark on an interactive exploration game where they solve puzzles, riddles and complete photo challenges while navigating through the city. Along the way, they discover Monza’s history, culture and lesser-known details that bring the city to life. This self-guided city game is ideal for both visitors wanting to learn more and locals looking to see their city from a new perspective. Whether played solo, as a couple, with family or friends, the City Game Monza offers a flexible and engaging way to explore.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Monza, Duomo di Monza

Start, pause & continue whenever you want

Play on your smartphone, no downloads needed

1-4 people per smartphone

What you’ll experience during the game

The Secrets of Monza City Game blends storytelling with discovery, inviting you to explore the city through a mix of iconic and lesser-known landmarks. As you journey through Monza, you’ll encounter highlights such as the striking Duomo di Monza, Theodelinda’s Tower and the Bridge of Lions with its neoclassical marble statues. Alongside these, quieter corners like the Chiesa di Santa Maria al Carrobiolo and the colorful Murales on Via Talamoni add unexpected character to your path. The experience offers an engaging way to see Monza from fresh perspectives, weaving the city’s atmosphere into the unfolding narrative.

While exploring Monza, you’ll solve a range of puzzles, riddles, location-based questions and creative photo challenges that bring each location to life. These tasks earn you points, unlock hints and gradually move you closer to solving the final mystery of the City Game. The game is designed to be flexible, allowing you to pause and continue at your own pace, whether you’re playing casually or competitively. For those seeking a challenge, there’s the extra motivation of climbing the leaderboard as you progress through the experience.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Monza in a playful and meaningful way. It’s ideal for:

  • Solo explorers looking for a flexible adventure
  • Couples who want to experience the city in a fun and surprising way
  • Families with curious kids who enjoy puzzles and challenges
  • Friends wanting a lighthearted activity full of laughter
  • Groups and teams searching for a unique, self-guided teambuilding experience

Whether you’re a local seeing Monza with fresh eyes or a visitor exploring the city for the first time, this GPS-based game offers a memorable way to connect, play and explore together.

What’s included?

Included

  • Self-guided Exploration Game
    Play independently on your own smartphone.
  • Game link & instructions
    Simple steps to start the activity.
  • GPS-based route with puzzles & challenges
    Riddles, questions and photo tasks.
  • Fun facts & stories about Monza
    Learn about iconic and hidden spots.

Excluded

  • Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
    You only need one phone per team.
  • In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
    Everything is fully self-guided inside the game.

Good to know

  • Flexible start, pause & continue
  • 1-year access from purchase date
  • 1–4 people per smartphone
  • Difficulty: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended age: 8+
  • Internet & GPS required
  • Available languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!
  • Start location: Monza, Duomo di Monza

How to play

After booking, you’ll receive an email containing a direct play link. Head to the Duomo di Monza, the starting location, open the link on your smartphone, and begin the game right away. Play at your own pace, pause whenever you like, and resume later to continue exploring the city’s royal secrets.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Monza experience now

A 2-hour self-guided City Explore Game through Monza: explore highlights, solve puzzles and play at your own pace.

  • 1.5 – 2 hours
  • 3 – 4 km
  • Monza, Duomo di Monza
  • Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!

Per group

€ 25,95

  • Cancel anytime for full refund
  • Instant confirmation
  • Accessible for 1 year from the purchase date
  • Payments are secure & encrypted
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The story of Secrets of Monza

Monza hums with memory, ancient bridges echo with footsteps, and cathedrals shimmer with silent prayer. And in the midst of it all stands a queen from centuries past: Theodelinda, founder, builder, and guiding spirit of this city. Once led here by a dove’s flight, she now finds herself in need of a different kind of guide. Her crucifix, carved with faith, worn through devotion, has gone missing.

Together, you’ll follow her footsteps through sacred halls and forgotten corners, unlocking stories etched in stone and painted in light. This isn’t just a royal relic, it’s the heart of Monza’s soul. And as you walk at her side, you’ll uncover a city shaped by love, legacy, and the quiet strength of a queen who never stopped watching over her home.

Not just a game. A city. A secret. A story only you can finish.

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Theodelinda

Your start location

After booking, you’ll receive an email with your play link and simple start instructions. On the day you want to play, just head to the start location at Monza, Duomo di Monza, open the link on your smartphone and begin the game. From there, you simply follow the GPS route, complete the challenges and explore at your own pace.

Monza, Duomo di Monza

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

Start whenever you want

Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

Follow the GPS route

Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

Solve puzzles and riddles

Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

Complete creative photo challenges

Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

Discover local stories and fun facts

Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

Earn points at every location

Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

Unlock badges and achievements

Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

Play at your own pace

Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

  • Start whenever you want

    Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

  • Follow the GPS route

    Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

  • Solve puzzles and examine evidence

    Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

  • Complete creative photo challenges

    Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

  • Discover local stories and fun facts

    Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

  • Earn points at every location

    Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

  • Unlock badges and achievements

    Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

  • Play at your own pace

    Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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Secrets of Monza takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can explore Monza at your own pace and pause the game whenever you like.

Most teams complete the game within this time frame, but you’re free to take longer if you want to stop for a drink, explore a location more deeply, or enjoy the city along the way!

The game starts at Monza, Duomo di Monza. After booking, the start location is clearly communicated in the instruction email and becomes visible in the game.

The entire game takes place outdoors. You don’t need to enter any buildings or visit locations with opening hours. Simply arrive at the start location, open the game on your smartphone, and you can begin exploring right away!

There is no limit to the total number of players for Secrets of Haarlem!

The game is played in teams of 1 to 4 people per smartphone.
If you’re playing with more than 4 people, simply book multiple teams, so everyone can play at the same time using their own devices and use the same play link.

For larger groups or corporate events, a fully hosted version of this City Game is also available, including on-site guidance, tablets and live support.

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No, you don’t need to reserve a time slot for Secrets of Monza! After purchase, you can start the game anytime you want, on any day, within the 1-year access period.

This flexibility makes Secrets of Monza ideal if you’re visiting the city without a fixed schedule, want to check the weather first, or prefer to start spontaneously once you arrive in the city!

Yes, Secrets of Monza is suitable for families with children aged 8 and up!

The game is designed as a shared experience, where puzzles, riddles and challenges can be solved together, making it accessible for both kids and adults.

Younger players can actively join by spotting details, answering questions and completing photo challenges, while adults guide the team through the more challenging parts. This makes Secrets of Monza a fun and engaging activity for mixed-age groups exploring the city together.

Secrets of Monza is available in 30+ languages, allowing players from all over the world to enjoy the game in their own language while exploring the city.

The game supports many widely spoken languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch, among others.

This makes Secrets of Monza an accessible and enjoyable experience for international visitors, expats and mixed-language groups.

All available languages:

  • Arabic
  • Bulgarian
  • Chinese
  • Chinese (Hong Kong)
  • Croatian
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hungarian
  • Icelandic
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Lithuanian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Portuguese (Brazil)
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Spanish (Latin America)
  • Swedish
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Vietnamese

(Language availability may vary slightly per update)

To play Secrets of Monza, you only need a charged smartphone with internet access and GPS enabled. The game is fully digital, self-guided and played outdoors while exploring Monza.

We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, as you’ll stroll through streets and squares, and bringing a fully charged phone or power bank so you can enjoy the entire experience without interruptions.

Other than that, just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure and discover Monza at your own pace!

Your favourite City Games, professionally hosted by our team

Enjoy the same City Games as our self-guided version, but with full on-site support from our professional hosts. We take care of the briefing, tablets, coordination and technical support, so your group can focus entirely on the fun and competition.

What’s included:

  • Same City Game, fully hosted
    You play the exact same experience as our self-guided version, now with our hosts guiding your group.
  • Live ranking & prize ceremony
    For larger groups, our hosts reveal the final scores and announce the winning team with a fun award moment.
  • Hosted start & finish
    We welcome your group, explain the game clearly and end with an exciting wrap-up.
  • Real-time support during the game
    Our team assists with devices, app issues and coordination throughout the experience.
  • Tablets included (optional)
    Available for groups who prefer using our devices instead of their own.

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